No
other pope of this century has aroused so much interest and universal
affection throughout the world as has Pope John XXIII. Journal
of a Soul is
an inspiring reading experience that records this pope's thoughts and
traces his spiritual development from adolescence to the seminary to
a career as a priest, a European papal diplomat, Patriarch of Venice,
and finally Pope John XXIII.
This
Image Books edition features a biographical portrait of Pope John by
his personal secretary, Monsignor Loris Capovilla. It also includes
several of his most moving prayers, sixty brief thoughts and
aphorisms, his "Rules for the Ascetic Life," many of his
letters, even his last will and testament. Christians everywhere will
welcome the reissue of "one of the most original, interesting,
and inspiring revelations of intimate personal experiences ever
written," which "ranks well with the classic spiritual
autobiographies"
Product Details:
- Paperback
- 544 pages